Big amp small speakers?

[devin]

I just bought the H/K 2.0 pre-amp and the 2.1 amp the problem is I don't know if my speakers are up to it.Do I need to upgrade to get the most of the H/K amp?Current spkrs.
Polk RT600-frt
Polk Cs400-ctr
Polk RT7-rear
Polk psw350-sub

[skinny]

i have the opposite problem big speakers with a $200 reicever.
just ran out of money on my speakers.all polk.
sub=450
center=245need to upgrade 400
fronts=2000

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devin

The ClubPolk recommendation is (from George of the NJ Grands) get enough power to light up a decent sized town, then get a litle more than that. With that said, I have a measley 200W/ch running to my RT55i's. The only way more power is bad is if it's obscenely more power, like pushing 1000W through a speaker rated for 10W max, even then it probably won't blow it up.

Wes

[TroyD]

Yes, more power is a good thing. I am using a Carver M1.5t (351 wpc) to drive my RT7's as fronts and have yet to experience a problem. No worries there.

Man, I miss George around here.

Troy

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You're not the only one that misses Mr. Grand...

Wes

[jcaut]

Troy,
Did adding the extra power make a big difference in the sound of your rig? I have a feeling my 800i's could benefit greatly from more power.


I saw Santa the other day and told him I wanted a "big amp":D


I wish George would come back, too.
I know I'm addicted: I might be able to refrain from posting, but I doubt I could go more than a few days without reading.

Jason

[TroyD]

George is absolutely correct, there is no substitute for lots of good, clean power.

It was a night and day difference for me to be honest.

Yeah, I couldn't stay away but I understand George's reasons.

Troy

[hlalanne]

I have been away for a while, what did happen to George ?
:confused: